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Wood County Fire: Ignored Warnings | Charleston News
A massive fire erupted at Peoples Cartage in Wood County, a facility with a history of documented fire hazards dating back years. The West Virginia DEP had issued a consent order in December 2025 over dangerous chlorine compound buildup and inadequate fire prevention measures, despite a corrective plan submitted in September. County officials, recalling the 2017 Ames plant fire, are prioritizing community safety as crews battle the blaze and investigators dig into what went wrong — underscoring the urgent need for proactive safety and environmental compliance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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